I will be making this cowl again and again! I made it for a friend but it came out snug. It fits me perfectly. i am small boned with a small head. I will redo it for my friend in the larger dimension. I learned how to do the Kitchener stitch on this project! Kristen at The Creative Stitch taught me the mantra which I learned very well! Thanks Kristen! I CO 65 stitches. I will remake it with a CO of 71 stitches next time with the same yarn. Being an acrylic fiber, it is warm enough for temps in the 40’s. It would not withstand a walk in the 20’s or a blustery day at the shoreline.